Golf & Mental Health

There is so much more to golf than just hitting a ball around a field for 5 hours.

This is an honest and vulnerable conversation between two professional athletes. they share their challenges both on and off the field of play. Suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is the Official Charity of the BMW PGA Championship and they took a walk with Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston and Robbie Savage.

Ahead of this year’s tournament, Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston and ex-footballer Robbie Savage

Click here to watch the full conversation

Always wondered why Golf is such a great thing for your Mental Health? Click this link to find out

Check out this really interesting school-based initiative from The Golf Foundation and former professional Nick Doughty. Unleash Your Drive is a comprehensive programme that can be delivered over six weeks by any teacher thanks to their easy-to-follow printed and digital resources, specially adapted Golfway kit and built-in evaluation.

Find out more here.

Check out the below websites for resources on mental health support in golf:

Wales Golf

‘Fore your Mental Health’ – Abergele Golf Club

Golf and Health – The R&A